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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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